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Lee Thompson Young, A.K.A. Jett Jackson, Has Died at 29

Lee Thompson Young, who starred on the Disney Channel series The Famous Jett Jackson, has died at the age of 29, several news outlets are reporting.

Young had most recently starred on Rizzoli & Isles, but I—and maybe you too—remember him best from the beloved Jackson series, in which he played a teenage secret agent. We were just reminiscing about the show.

TMZ first reported that Young's body was discovered by his landlord in Los Angeles this morning. He had apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

In a statement released to Deadline Hollywood, Thompson's manager said: "It is with great sadness that I announce that Lee Thompson Young tragically took his own life this morning.... Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed. We ask that you please respect the privacy of his family and friends as this very difficult time."